BCCI announces ₹5 crore reward for U-19 Women’s World Cup champions
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India players celebrate after winning the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹5 crore for the Indian Under-19 women’s cricket team following their triumphant title defense at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. The Indian side clinched their second consecutive title with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
Under the inspiring leadership of captain Niki Prasad, the Indian team showcased exceptional skill, composure, and fearless cricket throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten from start to finish. Their remarkable consistency and dominance were evident in every match, culminating in an emphatic win in the final.
In an official statement, the BCCI extended its heartfelt congratulations to the victorious squad and support staff, led by Head Coach Nooshin Al Khadeer. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 women’s team for successfully defending their title at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. To honor this remarkable achievement, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of ₹5 crore for the victorious squad and support staff,” the statement read.
BCCI President Roger Binny expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements, saying, “Congratulations to our girls for retaining the U-19 Women’s World Cup. It has been an exemplary campaign where they’ve remained unbeaten throughout. We spoke about their performances at the Naman Awards last night, and today they have made us all proud. This trophy reflects the growth of women’s cricket in India, and I’m extremely delighted to see each member shine in this tournament. I once again congratulate the entire team, coaches, and support staff for a fantastic show.”
India’s campaign was marked by several standout performances. G. Trisha emerged as the tournament’s star, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 309 runs. Her all-round brilliance, which also included seven wickets, earned her both the 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Tournament' honors. Complementing her efforts were spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla, who topped the wicket-taking charts with 17 and 14 wickets, respectively.
India’s back-to-back triumphs in the 2023 and 2025 editions of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup underscore the strength of the BCCI’s grassroots and age-group structures. The robust domestic pathway continues to produce world-class talent, ensuring a strong feeder line for the senior national team.
BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia commended the team’s dedication and resilience, stating, “I extend my best wishes to the India Under-19 Women’s team for their remarkable title defense at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. To achieve this historic feat and win the trophy for the second consecutive time showcases their dedication, resilience, and dominance on the global stage. The entire team, along with the support staff, displayed tremendous skill, teamwork, and determination in all aspects of the game. This World Cup victory highlights the strength of India’s grassroots cricket and the bright future of our women’s game.”
In the final, India’s bowlers delivered a stellar performance, with spinners claiming nine wickets. Trisha Gongadi led the charge with three crucial dismissals, helping restrict South Africa to just 82 runs on a slow pitch. Chasing a modest target, India’s batters made quick work of the run chase, with Trisha remaining unbeaten on 44 off 33 balls, while Sanika Chalke contributed an unbeaten 26 off 22 deliveries. India completed the chase in just 11.2 overs, securing their second consecutive title after their inaugural win in 2023 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
India’s flawless campaign also made them the first team to win the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup without losing a single match, highlighting the significant gap between them and other nations at this level.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised the team’s historic achievement, stating, “The entire nation is proud of this incredible achievement by our young and talented team. My heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 Women’s team for successfully defending the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup title in Malaysia. Their discipline, determination, and fearless brand of cricket have once again brought glory to the nation. Winning back-to-back World Cups is no easy feat, and this triumph is a testament to their hard work and perseverance. These successive triumphs will inspire the next generation of young girls across India to take up cricket and dream big.”
India’s remarkable achievement not only reflects the rising stature of women’s cricket in the country but also sets a new benchmark for excellence at the international level.
With IANS inputs